Gov. Walker signs law which permanently revokes licenses for those with 4+ drunk driving convictions

MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker signed a bill into law on Wednesday, March 28, permanently revoking driver's licenses of people convicted of four or more drunk driving-related offenses.The fourth offense must happen with 15 years of the previous conviction.Those who lose their licenses and are caught driving will face a $2,500 fine, and up to a year in jail.Below is a statement from Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), one of the authors of the bill, on this bill signing:

Committee to take comments on special elections bill

MADISON -- Wisconsin lawmakers were set to take public comments Wednesday on a bill that would eliminate requirements that the governor promptly call special elections to fill legislative vacancies.The bill would prohibit special elections from being held after the spring election in years that have fall legislative elections.

'Invest in safety measures:' Gov. Walker signs $100 million school safety plan into law in Kaukauna

KAUKAUNA — Governor Scott Walker on Monday, March 26 signed the $100 million school safety plan into law at Victor Haen Elementary School in Kaukauna — Assembly Bill 843.“Our $100 million School Safety Plan will help ensure that every student, parent, and teacher feels safe at school,” said Governor Walker. “This bill provides important grant funding that will allow districts to invest in safety measures that will help protect against all threats.

Gov. Walker to sign $100M school safety plan into law in Kaukauna

KAUKAUNA -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, March 26 will sign the $100 million school safety plan into law at Victor Haen Elementary School in Kaukauna -- Assembly Bill 843.The Assembly approved a plan on a 78-8 vote Thursday, March 22, that would lay out $100 million in grants for school security upgrades and require annual school safety drills.

Lincoln Hills closure bill in jeopardy

Supporters of a juvenile justice overhaul bill that the Wisconsin Assembly unanimously passed say it appears likely to die because of Senate changes.A Senate committee voted to approve a scaled-back version of the bill Wednesday.